Contract Manufacturing Engineer – Defense & Aerospace

Matchtech Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a contract role to support the design and execution of manufacturing processes in a defence-orientated environment. The position is four days on-site with some work-from-home days where applicable, and initial 3 months with extension likely.

You will develop BOMs, routings, process documentation and work instructions, while driving continuous improvement and ensuring accurate production data for planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing engineering within defence or security environments.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes.
• Ability to estimate production times for capacity planning and cost estimation.
• Clear communication and ability to represent Manufacturing Engineering on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate manufacturing BOMs defining materials and parts for components and assemblies.
• Develop routings, process sketches, stage drawings and process documentation.
• Produce and maintain Work Instructions to support the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Process design changes and introduce them into WIP and assembly processes.
• Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing methods, build processes and build logic.
• Compile SAP Production Orders for manufacture or rework of components.
• Identify and request tooling, fixtures and gauges for manufacturing and assembly activities.
• Provide shop-floor support, monitor progress, report issues and contribute to non-conformance reduction.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Process improvement

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

SAP Production Orders

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a contract role to support the design and execution of manufacturing processes in a defence-orientated environment. The position is four days on-site with some work-from-home days where applicable, and initial 3 months with extension likely.

You will develop BOMs, routings, process documentation and work instructions, while driving continuous improvement and ensuring accurate production data for planning and execution.